Article 266

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Article 266 covers slight physical injuries (arresto menor penalty). Article 266-A (added by RA 8353 — Anti-Rape Law of 1997) defines rape: carnal knowledge through force/threat/intimidation, victim unconscious, fraudulent machination, or victim under 16 (statutory rape). Marital rape is also punishable.

Key point

Rape (Art. 266-A) is a crime against persons, not chastity. The State can prosecute even without a complaint from the victim.

Official text — Act No. 3815

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